Event Highlights: 5 – 18 March 2008
Opening Soon!! Colin McCahon
8 March - 8 June
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In 1978 the New Zealand Government gave the monumental Victory over death 2 by Colin McCahon to the people of Australia.
This iconic painting is at the heart of this touring exhibition of works from the National Gallery of Australia's collection, celebrating one of New Zealand's most significant artists.
A National Gallery of Australia Focus Exhibition
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Colin McCahon Victory over death 2 1970.
Synthetic polymer paint on unstretched canvas. Collection of the National Gallery of Australia. Gift of the New Zealand Government 1978. Courtesy of the Colin McCahon Research and Publication Trust.
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Wednesday Evenings
6pm, Auditorium, free
Words Come After
Wed 5
London-based critic and curator Guy Brett, currently in residence at Victoria University, presents conundrums in the application of words to works of visual arts, and some of the dilemmas facing artists today.
A Portrait of Bill Sutton
Wed 12
Artists Pat Unger, Don Peebles and Professor John Simpson talk about Bill Sutton as they knew him. Followed by the launch of Bill's Story, written by Pat Unger.
Drinks and nibbles provided.
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Jude Rae
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Wed 12 March
Artist Bite, 5.15pm, Floortalk, free
Painter Jude Rae discusses her painting SL 145, containing objects unusual for a still life such as a gas bottle and a fire extinguisher in front of ornate wallpaper.
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Jude Rae (Australian, b.1956). SL 145. 2003. Oil on linen. Purchased, 2005
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From St James' Palace to the Antipodes: Morris & Co. in South Australia
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Morris & Company, London, Britain, 1861 - 1940. William Morris, designer, Britain, 1834 - 1896. Compton curtain (blue) c.1896, designed 1896, London. Colour wood block print on cotton; wool fringe. Gift of Lalla Rymill 1991. Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide.
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Fri 14 March
1pm, Auditorium, free
Join Christopher Menz, Director of the Art Gallery of South Australia and curator of Morris & Co. for this insightful illustrated lecture.
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Christchurch Art Gallery
Worcester Boulevard, Christchurch. Admission Free.
Open 10am to 5pm daily. Late night Wednesday until 9pm.
Email info@christchurchartgallery.org.nz
Tel (03) 941 7300, Fax (03) 941 7301
www.christchurchartgallery.org.nz
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